Download PDF: RAC Communiqué August 2022
In this edition
Editorial
Case #1: Four Tales
Views from our nursing colleagues (Case #1)
Commentary: A literal approach: recall bias
Commentary: Contemplating care: quality improvement rounds
Case #2: Falling off the chair
Views from our nursing colleagues (Case #2)
Commentary: See an aside: cognitive testing
Commentary: Drawing parallels: beyond the case
List of Resources
Two deaths due to head trauma related to use of a mechanical hoist and a lift chair could happen in any aged care home. The lessons for improving practice go beyond the actual cases as illustrated by the accompanying reflective exercises. Commentaries provide insights into recall bias, quality improvement rounds, cognitive testing and parallels with motorised mobility scooters.